There are 3 ways to get from Nambour to Gold Coast by train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train Naip / ...
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
3h 44m$2Bus
- Take the bus from Nambour station to Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hillsbus R616 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Sydney
4h 38m$28–46Drive 178.9 km
- Drive from Nambour to Gold Coastcar 178.9 km
2h 6m$33–47
Nambour to Gold Coast by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nambour to Gold Coast is to train which costs $3 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Nambour to Gold Coast is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Nambour station to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Nambour station and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Abbotsford Rd at Montpelier Road Stop 12/13 and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Nambour station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Nambour station, platform 2 and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Bowen Hills station, platform 1 and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Nambour and Gold Coast is 188 km. The road distance is 178.9 km.
The best way to get from Nambour to Gold Coast without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Nambour to Gold Coast, including transfers.
Nambour to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Nambour station.
Nambour to Gold Coast train services, operated by Translink, depart from Nambour station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Nambour to Gold Coast is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $3. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $50 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Nambour, QLD, Australia and Gold Coast, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Bowen Hills station, platform 1, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nambour station to Surfers Paradise via Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, Abbotsford Rd at Montpelier Road Stop 12/13, Adelaide Street Stop 40 near Broadway, and Brisbane in around 4h 38m.
Bus from Nambour station to Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Booking & Getting There
Nambour to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills station.
Nambour to Gold Coast train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Nambour to Gold Coast is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Nambour to Gold Coast.
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